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Why kidneys fail in diabetic patients as always most of diabetic patients die due to kidneys failure only.
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It is because of diabetic nephropathy which involves vascular system of kidneys leading to glomerular sclerosis leading to decrease in function.
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Dear lybrateuser, - As in other parts of the body high blood sugar damages the absorbing mechanism of the kidneys over a period of time.
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